Maybe these pretty little red crunchies are slightly misunderstood and underestimated. Radishes contain raphanin (mainly sulfur),which is responsible for keeping the production of thyroid and calcitonin (a peptide hormone) in normal balance. With proper amounts of raphanin circulating in blood plasma, the thyroid won't under or over produce these two hormones. This makes balancing the thyroid, … [Read more...]

Everyone says it, and we all know it, but how much of an effort do we really make?
I can't tell you how many times friends and I have broken plans because we were tired, grouchy, busy, etc. Yesterday was wrapping up to be one of those days for me, but I fought through it, went ahead with what we planned, and we had the best time. It was just what I needed to start off my week on a better note. … [Read more...]

What if starting your day with a little more pep in your step, or dodging that 3:00 slump was as easy as doing a better job of food combining? Right now in our h3:60 program we are getting clear on the benefits of pairing/ combining foods for ultimate digestion (which leads to… hello…. GLOWING SKIN, PRETTY HAIR AND NAILS, and ENERGY!!!). I have also found over and over that aside from managing … [Read more...]

I don't love selfies for one thing, and being silly with my kids seems to take a backseat to my sometimes drill sergeant parenting style. But I gotta make time for the small stuff... because honestly, that's the good stuff! We are always looking for the next "feel better fast" magic... and this is it! Laughter triggers the release of endorphines, the body’s natural ‘feel good’ hormones.
In … [Read more...]

I've always wanted dimples... I just never wanted them THERE!!
First off... This picture was taken in my hotel bathroom while I hung out for
3 HOURS
in a desperate attempt to NOT wake the rest of my family. Yes, 3 hours! What can you do in a hotel bathroom for 3 hours?
Soak in a hot bath (nothing like this for lowering the cortisol after traveling with 3 kids all week!)
Read Bible … [Read more...]

You know that Faith Hill song, "The Secret of Life"… and she goes on to to say there really is no secret (if you don't know who Faith Hill is you might be on the wrong site!). Here's the thing: We all want that quick fix, that easy button, that super sneaky secret that is going to unlock our inner goddess. Yes, transformation, and especially long-lasting TANTALIZING mind, body and soul … [Read more...]

Oooohhh how I love watching my little golden boys cuddle... And guess what!!! There is some hormonal benefit to my little people.
Playing with or petting an animal can increase levels of the stress-reducing hormone oxytocin and decrease production of the stress hormone cortisol.
These hormonal changes can help a nervous child feel more relaxed about reading aloud.
Reduced stress can … [Read more...]

I re-posted a delicious green bowl from someone I follow on Instagram last week, but it was definitely a little more ingredient and process intensive than the women I work with have time for. Soooo.... In an effort to keep it simple and change up the morning smoothie ritual, here is a hormone balancing green bowl you can whip up and devour in less than 10 minutes!
1/2 cup almond coconut … [Read more...]

July 1st marks the halfway point...
and do you feel like you were just creating resolutions?
You have one month until that half-way mark arrives, reminding you that you still haven't crossed "XYZ" off the list.
For me, it is amazing to have these moments of "reset"...
Those precious moments when you need to light the fire, to get motivated, and a reminder that all hope is not lost! And … [Read more...]

This free hormone evaluation has gotten a lot of buzz… and the suggestions you can start to implement IMMEDIATELY after receiving your results are safe, effective and pretty simple! Sometimes with hormones and balancing them naturally, it's a little bit of trial and error, but honestly, it is so worth it because you learn so much about your body along the way! If you feel like you suffer from … [Read more...]